Staff Development Day: Fri. May 15

Staff Development Day: Fri. May 15

This year’s technology theme will be kicked off by retiring
Professor Jason Ohler as the keynote speaker.

Dr. Ohler will
speak on “Digital Literacy and the Future of Learning.”

Another retiring speaker will be Tish Satre, who will
speak about millennium and other student demographics.
Former faculty member and current director of the Juneau
Convention and Visitors Bureau, Laureen Palmer, will
provide tips on customer service in the workplace and
Bartlett Hospital occupational therapist Jo Boehme will lead a
workshop on ergonomics. There will be several technology
presentations including social networking tools, SkillSoft
training options, and using web survey tools and numerous
other workshops and activities.

The Juneau campus will be only open on a limited basis for
Staff Development Day.

Staff Development Day is considered a normal university
work day so those who cannot attend the program will be
expected to engage in their usual work activities.

Service awards will be presented in the afternoon and door
prizes given away. Breakfast, lunch and ice cream will be
provided by the Chancellor’s office.